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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1899
Page
4
A garbled column from an old paper covers Jeffersonian matters in New York and Washington. It jokes about Grover Cleveland, Nikola Tesla, and two wars while mentioning Jamaica Samoa and Russia and notes on beef canning and trust issues.
The New York Commercial displays export notes listing shipments of American products to foreign markets. Items include carriages, wagons, bicycles, soap, refrigeration machines, heating and drying equipment, boilers, milk cans, coffee machinery, gas generators, steam engines, and more. Destinations span South Africa, Britain, Russia, Argentina, Mexico, Japan, China, India, Australia, and Europe.
A fragmented Atchison Globe passage reflects on women, laughter, and love against a murky backdrop. The text hints at a decision by the Atchison authorities, mentioning fear, weather signs, and unsettled sentiment as the scene shifts to a communal choice.
A fragmented Atchison column mocks social norms with tales of a 16 year old’s unsatisfactory suitor, a widower seeking a housekeeper, and a widow’s past marriage. It quips about love, marriage, and social schemes, noting summer romances, duck hunting banter, and public curiosity.
Red Cross report from Manila dated February 15 describes brutal combat as insurgents retreat under deadly fire. References fighting near Malabay and river crossings, with 200 total dead and wounded to date. Observers recount decapitation, horrific wounds, and humane treatment of wounded by U S troops. Mention of donations of 1090 dollars for a regiment and 1000 dollars for Banita hospital.
Miss Jine Whiting and Drs. Sara Rives of New follow: this chime of belle presented to Trinity church in memory of Amelia Whiting Davis who died June 1896. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord and sing praise Psalms verse cited.
March 31 Atchison reports farmers traveling to Northern Canada to live under free timber and farm land offers. J S Crawford, Canadian representative, touts good fishing and tolerance for the cold to lure settlers. Several farmers show interest while noting fruit cannot be grown there. Other items list pensions granted in Washington with multiple names and amounts. A Coffeyville gas well on Andy Stark’s land yields a strong early-flow, suggesting a promising discovery near the city.
Mrs T J Davis wife of Chronoscope editor was thrown from a busy Inn runaway near Larned yesterday evening and sustained serious injuries. Mrs D E Babbitt driving with her received an ear cut and multiple bruises. In Wichita on March 1 Charles Keys an employee at the Cold storage plant was fatally injured when tipped into a bristler machine used for hog hair removal and killed instantly.
Washington March 31 In a Treasury conference between Collector Bidwell of New York Secretary Gage and Assistant Secretary Spaulding it was decided to advertise the New York custom house and site for public auction. If unsold for 3 000 000 the department will dispose of the buildings by private negotiations or condemnation if needed to acquire the Bowling Green site for the new structure.
Elkhart Indiana Post InG has adopted resolutions opposing the return of a battle flag captured near Rome Georgia by the seventeenth Indiana volunteers from the Texas Rangers. The legislature ordered the flag's return to Texas and copies will go to Governor Mount and Department Commander Ryan. Post Commander James Dodge supports the action.
Wichita March 31 Preliminary hearing for Bt Mathes and his wife and the Simpson boys, members of the Alappend gang, charged with horse stealing, mine er and counterfeiting, set for Saturday April 3. Willis Simpson released on bond today. Gitber Freeman still at large. Turner missing. Prosecution hints at more arrests and shocking revelations to follow.
Guthrie residents organized a relief drive for Oklahoma negroes who left the territory two weeks ago and are stranded in Snoomy City. The group lists donations and seeks support as stranded travelers face uncertain shelter and meals, with claims that returning to Oklahoma would not be encouraged.
Curio found by Charles M. Fornum, abstracter of Macon, Missouri, in Huntsville Randolph County records. The 1840 deed from Johnson Wright to Eliza Jane and to divine entities references land in Randolph County Missouri, describing the Sun of Life and a church in heaven. The tract covers 120 acres in section 28, township 55, range 15, with a religiously flavored grant and seals of the Wrights.
A New York prospectus pitches a quick wealth scheme claiming a four dollar start with 400 shares at one cent each. It outlines breeding profits, staggered drops, and projected three year returns totaling over fifteen million, with land rent and costs detailed to imply high net gains. The scheme invites subscriptions despite lacking credible backing.
Winfield March 31 The new Santa Fe foundry across the river from Hadens mills was destroyed by fire with the engine moved out before the blaze. Investigators say the probable cause was a smoldering spark in waste. The insurance policy is Santa Bee Slanket. Sherman convalescing after a March 31 bulletin reports steady improvement.
Wellington briefs describe Gen Otis weighing a halt to active hostilities during the rainy season. A guerilla war seems possible if Filipino resistance continues, with natives to be employed for pay and protection. MacArthur's advance reaches Matinos while Hall's brigade fights east of Manila. Lieut Gregg cited as killed.
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